Backwards faded: Prime factor trees
<p>Four examples/questions on prime factor trees using the ‘Backward Faded’ structure whereby the scaffolding given is gradually removed and students need to fill in an increasing number of steps.</p>
<p>Colour coding has been added to help students see the structure of the solutions.</p>
<p>Can be used as independent investigation work for new topics, structured practice for topics already taught, or as whole class examples for the teacher to talk through.</p>